Although Yakutsk gets very cold in the winter months, there is a striking contrast in the summer with temperatures soaring to 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) or even higher.

Indeed, it may surprise you to know Anastasia’s village is called Solnechny – which means ‘sunny’.

And there are also challenges when stepping out in the sunshine. Between May and September, locals suffers at the tiny hands (?) of bloodthirsty mosquitoes.

Highlighting the bizarre difference a few short months can make, Anastasia posted a new picture of herself covered with mosquitoes. And if you are in any way squeamish about insects, this will make you itch.